PH Embassy in Bahrain Organizes Mental Health Awareness Seminar

Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Alfonso A. Ver (seated, fourth from the right) with the Embassy officers and personnel, and Filipino Registered Psychologist and Psychometrician Miriam Ann Fuentes-Saboy (seated,fifth from the right) as resource person during the Mental Health Awareness Seminar on 22 November 2019. (Manama PE photo)

MANAMA 13 December 2019 — The Philippine Embassy in Bahrain conducted a Mental Health Awareness Seminar for its officers and personnel on 22 November 2019 .

Filipino Registered Psychologist and Psychometrician Miriam Ann Fuentes-Saboy presented figures on the rising incidents of mental health disorders, particularly depression in the Philippines. In Bahrain, there are also reported suicide cases which could have been caused by depression.

Ms. Fuentes-Saboy emphasized the importance of resilience, a trait which is common to most Filipinos, in overcoming depression. One should also recognize his or her strengths, as well as constantly surrounding oneself with people with positive outlook in life.

Exercise, proper nutrition, right amount of sunshine, drinking the recommended glasses of water a day, proper posture in standing up and sitting down especially in the work place, support system, rest, relaxation and recreation are some of the important factors affecting mental health. END

Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Alfonso A. Ver delivers his welcoming remarks. (Manama PE photo)

Filipino Registered Psychologist and Psychometrician Miriam Ann Fuentes-Saboy Miriam Ann Fuentes-Saboy discussing the factors affecting mental health. (Manama PE photo)

Filipino Registered Psychologist and Psychometrician Miriam Ann Fuentes-Saboy Miriam Ann Fuentes-Saboy demonstrating simple exercises for relaxation and staying awake. (Manama PE photo)

Filipino Registered Psychologist and Psychometrician Miriam Ann Fuentes-Saboy on Mental Health Awareness by introducing simple exercises to keep the participants awake (Manama PE photo)

Post-seminar photo opportunity of Embassy to Bahrain personnel. (Manama PE photo)

For more information, visit https://www.manamape.dfa.gov.ph   or https://www.facebook.com/PHLinBahrain.